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Registration / Serial: | 160723 |
Military Code: | NL-315 |
Aircraft Original Type: | LTV A-7 Corsair II |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Vought A-7 Corsair II |
Aircraft Version: | Vought A-7E Corsair II |
C/n (msn): | E556 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
Unit Markings: | VA-22 |
Location | |
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City / Airport: | Victorville - Southern California LogisticsMap |
Region / Country: | California, United States |
Airport Codes: | ICAO: KVCV IATA: VCV Local: VCV Other: - |
Event: | George AFB Air Show 1978 |
Photo Date: | 22 October 1978 |
Photo by: | Kerry Taylor |
Photo ID: | 635936 |
Photo Comment |
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Operated by VA-22 - 'The Fighting Redcocks'. This squadron is still current in 2023 as VFA-22 with the F/A-18F Super Hornet. 160723 rolled into the sea off USS Carl Vinson CVN-70 on 29 Dec 1986 after the brakes failed during re-spotting. This photo is copyright © Kerry Taylor, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 29 December 2023, and has since been viewed 234 times. |